Navy 22 - Memphis 21 - Final

Fourth Quarter - 

6:46 - Navy picks up their first win of the year, 22-21 over visiting Memphis.  The rain is coming down harder as the team gathers in front of the Brigade for the alma mater.

6:42 - The Navy defense came up huge and forced a Brady White incomplete pass.  Navy takes over on their own 35 with 1:23 remaining.  Navy will win this one 22-21.

6:40 - Memphis takes a timeout with 1:33 left facing a 4th-and-4 on the Navy 34.

6:38 - Henderson carries the ball for 15 to the Navy 40.

6:37 - Brady White completes an 18 yard pass to Henderson.  He's brought down at the Memphis 45 with 2:26 remaining.  Navy captain, Sean Williams was injured on the play.

6:35 - Memphis will start their drive at their own 32 with 2:33 left in the game.  The rain is coming down and the crowd is getting loud.

6:31 - Zach Abey scores from 3 yards out.  Navy goes for the 2 point conversion and Abey was unsuccessful.  Navy now leads Memphis, 22-21.  It's time for the Navy defense to come up big again with 2:37 left in the game.

6:30 - Memphis takes a timeout with the ball at their 3 yard line.  Navy has a 2nd-and-goal with 2:40 left.

6:28 - Navy takes a timeout with the ball at the Memphis 4 yard line and 2:52 remaining in the game.  Navy trails Memphis 21-16.

6:28 - Anthony Gargiulo carries the ball to the Memphis 4.  1st-and-goal Navy.

6:27 - Perry carries the ball to the Memphis 10, a gain of 6.

6:26 - Zach Abey with the first down run to the Memphis 16.

6:24 - Navy takes a timeout as they face a 4th-and-1 at the Memphis 18 with 4:42 remaining in the game.

6:22 - Perry has carried the ball 6 times for 41 yards on this drive.  It's raining hard again.

6:21 - Perry is the workhorse on this Navy drive.  The Mids have the ball on the Memphis 37 with 7:30 left in the game.

6:15 - The Navy defense forces a Memphis 3-and-out and will have the ball with 9:28 left down by 5.

6:13 - Scott Strasemeier just announced that Bennett Moehring is now the Navy PAT leader with 113 career extra points.

6:09 - Malcolm Perry carried the ball for an amazing 19 yard TD run.  The PAT was good and the Mids cut the Memphis lead to 21-16 with 11:06 left in the game.  The Navy scoring drive was 2-27-0:45.

6:07 - Memphis fumbled at their own 27 yard line and Navy recovered.  This was the break that the Mids needed.

6:04 - Navy was unable to maintain their drive at the Memphis 46 and White punts the ball to the Tigers' 15.  Navy is down by 15 with 12:29.  The next drive will be a big one for the Navy defense.

Third Quarter - 

5:58 - The third quarter ends with Navy trailing Memphis, 21-9.  The Mids have the ball at their own 43 yard line.

5:56 - Malcolm Perry is back in the game at QB and he carries the ball for 8 yards.

5:54 - Henderson runs up the middle for 59 yards and another Memphis TD, his third of the game.  The Memphis scoring drive was 1-54-0:31.  With 1:19 left in the third quarter, Memphis leads Navy, 21-9.

5:52 - Lewis completed a 13-yard pass to Taylor Jackson for a Navy first down.  He then scrambled for a 12-yard gain.  On his next carry he fumbled and Memphis recovered at their own 46 with 1:50 left in the quarter.

5:50 - Garrett Lewis started the Navy drive at QB.  It's not apparent if Perry has an injury or if Navy is just looking for an offensive spark.

5:46 - The Navy defense comes up big and forces a Memphis punt.  The Midshipmen will take over at their own 25 with 4:27 remaining in the third quarter.

5:40 - Navy gains just one yard on their possession and punts the ball back to Memphis.  The Tigers take over on their own 32 with 5:29 remaining in the third quarter leading 14-9.  Navy has just 24 yards of offense in the third quarter.

5:33 - Memphis's Darrell Henderson carries the ball for 78 yards and a Memphis TD.  Following the PAT, Memphis leads Navy, 14-9.  The Tigers' scoring drive was 2-78-0:21.

5:28 - Perry reenters the game and carries the ball for no gain.  Navy is forced to punt.  White's punt travels 53 yards.  Memphis starts on their own 22 with 7:56 remaining in the third quarter.

5:27 - On the next play, Malcolm Perry carries the ball for 9 yards and then leaves the game with an injury.  Garrett Lewis enters the game at QB.  Today's announced attendance is 31,762.

5:25 - Navy tackle, Jake Hawk leaves the game with what appears to be an ankle injury.

5:20 - Navy's defense holds Memphis to a 3-and-out and Memphis punts the ball back to the Midshipmen.  Navy will take over a their own 16 with 11:45 remaining in the third quarter.

5:18 - Navy is held to a 3-and-out and is forced to punt.  Owen White's kick goes out of bounds at the Memphis 32.

5:14 - Memphis kicks off to Navy to start the second half.  The Midshipmen get the ball at their own 20.

Halftime - 

Navy's leaders -

Rushing
Malcolm Perry - 17-17 1 TD

Passing
Zach Abey - 1-1-17

Receiving
Malcolm Perry - 1-17

Defense
Sean Williams - 8 tackles

Memphis leaders -

Rushing
Darrell Henderson - 7-54 1 TD

Passing
Brady White - 12-15-119 1 INT

Receiving
John Williams - 4-42

Defense
Austin Hall, Tyrez Lindsey, and Tim Hart 5 tackles

Second Quarter - 

4:52 - Henderson carries the ball for 23 yards on a Memphis trick play on what appeared to be the final play of the half.  Henderson was forced out of bounds at midfield with 1 second remaining.  White's Hail Mary attempt was intercepted by Jarid Ryan to end the half.  Navy leads Memphis 9-7.

4:49 - Navy called a pass play but no one was open and Malcolm Perry kept the ball and rushed for a 7 yard TD.  Garrett Lewis, the PAT holder botched the snap and the PAT failed.  Navy leads Memphis 9-7 with 7 seconds remaining in the first half.

4:47 - Navy takes their final timeout facing a 3rd-and-goal at the Memphis 7 with 12 seconds remaining in the half.

4:43 - Navy takes their second timeout with 53 seconds remaining in the half.  The Mids have the ball on the Memphis 37 facing a 2nd-and-7.  On the ensuing play, Zach Abey takes a pitch and completes a 17-yard pass to QB Malcolm Perry.  A face mask penalty moves the ball to the Memphis 10.

4:42 - Navy began their drive at their own 25 yard line.  After carries by Perry and Mike Martin, the Mids have the ball in Memphis territory with around one minute remaining in the half.

4:35 - Darrell Henderson carries the ball for 2 yards and a Memphis TD.  The Memphis drive was 12-86 and 4:32.  With 4:01 remaining in the half, Memphis leads Navy, 7-3.  White completed 5 passes for 62 yards on the drive.

4:29 - Brady White completes a 23-yard pass to John Williams.  He follows that up with a 15 yard pass to Damonte Coxie.  The Tigers are driving with the ball at the Navy 23.

4:24 - Navy is unable to pick up another first down and are forced to punt from the Memphis 48.  The ball is downed at the 14 yard line where Memphis takes over with 8:33 remaining in the second quarter.

4:21 - Malcolm Perry carries the ball 22 yards on a tough run to the Memphis 46.  The carry doubled his yards rushing for the game.

4:17 - Navy forces a three-and-out.  Following the Memphis punt, the Mids take over on their own 26 yard line.

4:15 - Navy is forced to punt from their own 43.  Navy's coverage team does a great job preventing a return.  Memphis has the ball on their own 17 with 14:12 remaining the second quarter.

First Quarter - 
4:11 - The first quarter ends with Navy leading Memphis, 3-0.  The Mids have the ball with a 3rd-and-6 on their own 40 yard line.  Memphis has out-gained the Midshipmen, 66 yards to 55 yards.  Memphis has three fumbles and lost two of them in the game.

4:07 - Following a fumble by Brady White, he completes a 14-yard pass to Kenny Gainwell for 14 yards and Memphis first down.  White then completes a pass to Sean Dykes who then fumbles.  The Mids recover at their own 36 yard line with 14 seconds remaining in the first quarter.  That is Memphis's second turnover of the game.

4:01 - Navy's drive stalls at their own 38.  Owen White punts to the Memphis 15.  The Tigers return the ball to the 23 where Memphis takes over with 2:51 left in the first quarter.

3:59 - Malcolm Perry completes a 16-yard pass to CJ Williams.  Navy has the ball on their own 33.

3:54 - Following a 17 yard carry by Memphis RB Darrell Henderson, Navy LB Taylor Hefflin sacks Brady White for a 7 yard loss.  Two plays later Memphis punts and the Mids have the ball at their own 19 with 6:22 remaining in the first quarter.

3:49 - Navy's drive stalls at the Memphis 6 yard line.  Bennett Moehring kicks a 23 yard field goal.  Navy takes the lead, 3-0.  The Navy scoring drive was 12 plays for 32 yards and lasted 6:39.

3:47 - Tre Walker runs for 13 yards to the Memphis 3.

3:46 - Zach Abey with the keep for a Navy first down at the Memphis 16.

3:42 - Zach Abey is now in at QB and carries for 3 yards creating a 4th-and-1 for the Mids on the Memphis 17.  Navy calls their first timeout of the game.

3:41 - Malcolm Perry with back-to-back carries totaling 15 yards.  Navy ball on the Memphis 27.

3:38 - Memphis fumbles on their first play, a completed pass.  The Mids recover at the Memphis 38.

3:37 - The rain has really picked up right at kickoff.  Memphis will begin at their own 29 yard line.

3:34 - Memphis won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kickoff.

Pregame - 

3:15 - The Brigade of Midshipmen are beginning their march into Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

3:05 - Both teams are on the field completing their warm up activities.  The rain is continuing and not surprisingly, the crowd in the stadium is sparse.  There are easily more fans in the concourse than in seats at this point.

3:00 - I spoke to the ground security adviser from Team Fastrax and their jump is cancelled due to the rain.  I haven't heard officially, but I would guess the fly-over may be cancelled as well due to the weather.  There was some light rain a few hours before kickoff, but it has intensified in the last half hour..

The AAC

This week in the American -

TCU 42 - SMU 12
Memphis at Navy
Arizona at Houston
Georgia Tech at USF
North Carolina at ECU
Buffalo at Temple
South Carolina State at UCF
Cincinnati vs. Miami, OH
Nicholls at Tulane
Tulsa at Texas
UConn at Boise State

Last week's results -

Hawaii 59 - Navy 41
UCF 56 - UConn 17
Wake Forest 23 - Tulane 17 (OT)
Houston 45 - Rice 27
Villanova 19 - Temple 17
USF 34 - Elon 14
Cincinnati 26 - UCLA 17
Memphis 66 - Mercer 14
Tulsa 38 - Central Arkansas 27
North Texas 46 - SMU 23

The Navy Midshipmen host the Memphis Tigers at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium at 3:30 PM.  Navy comes into the game with an 0-1 record after last week's loss at Hawaii, 59-41.  This will be the fourth meeting between these two schools and Navy holds a 2-1 advantage in the series that began in 2015.

The key for Navy this afternoon will be to control the football and the clock.  Malcolm Perry led the Navy ground game against Hawaii, rushing for 108 yards on 17 carries.  The Mids used a QB committee last week that included former starter Zach Abey and Garret Lewis.  Abey appears to be set as the short yardage candidate.  Against the Rainbow Warriors, he rushed for four TDs on 5 carries and gained 17 yards.  Lewis will be utilized in passing situations.  He came in to the Hawaii game late and was 5-9 for 66 yards.

Memphis beat Navy last year in Memphis, 30-27.  The Tigers come into this year's contest with a 1-0 record following a 66-14 win over Mercer last week.  QB Brady White threw for five first-half TDs in the win and finished with 358 yards through the air.  Memphis led 56-0 at halftime and finished with 752 yards in the game.  The Mids will need to minimize possessions for the Tigers to improve their chances at giving Head Coach Ken Niumatalolo his 10th home opener win since taking over the helm at Navy.  His lone loss is a 31-24 defeat at the hands of Rutgers in 2014.

Navy is often known as much about their pregame festivities as they are about the games.  The Brigade of Midshipmen will march on to the field at 3:11.  The National Anthem, always a little more meaningful at the academies will take place at 3:20.  Today's fly-over will be with four F/A-18F Super Hornets.  All four pilots are graduates of the Naval Academy.  A parachute jumper from Team Fastrax will jump with the American flag at 3:24, weather permitting.

Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Picks and Rookie Free Agent Signings

2018 Pittsburgh Steelers Draft Picks and Rookie Free Agent signings 

Round 1

Terrell Edmunds, S - Virginia Tech

Round 2

James Washington, WR - Oklahoma State

Round 3

Mason Rudolph, QB - Oklahoma State

Chukwuma Okorafor, OT - Western Michigan

Round 5

Marcus Allen, S - Penn State

Jaylen Samuels, RB - North Carolina State

Round 7

Joshua Frazier, DT - Alabama

Rookie Free Agent Signings

Parker Cothren, DT - Penn State

Jarvion Franklin, RB - Western Michigan

Greg Gilmore, DE - LSU

Quadree Henderson, WR - Pittsburgh

Trey Johnson, CB - Villanova

Pharoah McKever, TE North Carolina State

Patrick Morris, C - TCU

Ikenna Nwokeji, OL - Elon

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, LB - Toledo

Chris Schleuger, G - UAB

Jamar Summers, CB - UConn

Matthew Thomas, LB - Florida State

Kendal Vickers, DE - Tennessee

The 2017 Army-Navy Game Live Updates

Fourth Quarter - 

6:09 - Bennett Moehring just missed a 48 yard field goal to the left that gives Army their second consecutive win in the series and their first Commander-In-Chief’s Trophy since 1996.  The final score is Army 14, Navy 13.

6:06 - Perry had no gain on his run and Navy will attempt a 48 yard field goal to sin the game.

6:04 - Navy was charged with two false starts and now has 3rd and 16 at Army’s 31.  The two penalties also 

6:02 - Perry dropped the snap and then scrambled for a Navy first down to the Army 25.  He gained 12 on that busted play.

6:01 - When the teams return to the field following Navy’s timeout, Army returns the favor and we’re still waiting to see what Navy is going to do on 4th and 3.

5:58 - Navy has a 4th down and 3 and the Army 37 trailing by 1 and 2:05 left in the game.

5:56 - Perry looked to pass the ball then ran the ball for 13 yards and a Navy first down.

5:51 - Perry runs for 6 yards.  I think this drive will be the Malcolm Perry show.

5:48 - Army’s kickoff goes out of bounds and Navy will take over at their own 35 yard line.

5:45 - Today’s attendance was announced at 68,625.

5:43 - Ahmad Bradshaw scores from one yard out and Army leads Navy, 14-13 with 5:10 remaining in the game.

5:40 - Army’s last play that was ruled out at the 1 yard line is under review.  Army is driving to take the lead with 5:26 left in the game.  Navy leads 13-7.

5:38 - 1st and goal Army at the Navy 9.

5:36 - Army is methodically running the ball down the field and has the ball on the Navy 19.  

5:33 - Bradshaw then carries again, this time for 9 yards to the Navy 32.

5:32 - Bradshaw carries the ball 12 yards to the 46.  He follows that carry up with another 12 yard carry to the Navy 41.

5:28 - Navy faced a 3 and out and punted to the Army 35.

5:22 - Army missed a 35 yard field goal attempt.  Navy takes over at their own 20 yard line.

5:20 - The quarter ending gives Army some time to clear the snow away from where the ball will be placed in their 35 yard FG attempt.

Third Quarter - 

5:17 - The third quarter ends as Army is facing a 4th and 15 on the Navy 17 yard line.  Navy leads 13-7 with one quarter remaining.

5:14 - Army is facing a 3rd and 13 on the Navy 15 yard line with 0:41 left in the third quarter.

5:11 - Army has the ball on the Navy 12.

5:07 - Bradshaw carries the ball 21 yards to the Navy 34.

5:06 - Army’s Ahmad Bradshaw completed a 20 yard pass to Calen Holt.  This was Army’s first pass attempt in the game.

4:57 - Bennett Moehring kicked a 24 yard FG to give Navy a 13-7 lead with 9:16 left in the third quarter.  Navy’s scoring drive was 9-71-5:44.  Malcolm Perry went over 1000 yards rushing for the year on that drive.  Navy has two QBs with 1000 yard seasons this year.

4:56 - Navy has a 4th and 5 at the Army 6.  

4:54 - Perry breaks off a 46 yard run before being tripped up at the Army 11.

4:51 - Perry carries the ball for 9 yards on Navy’s first play to pick up where he left off in the first half.

4:50 - Navy returns the kickoff to their own 23 yard line.

4:49 - Navy is prepared to receive the kickoff to start the second half.

Halftime - 

4:48 - Both teams are back on the field preparing for the second half.  It appears that 75% of the crowd must be in the concourse or left the game to continue tailgating.  The game is much to close to leave yet.

Navy Notes - 

Malcolm Perry has 146 yards on 15 carries including a 68 yard TD run in the first half.  

Navy has completed 1 of 2 passes for 2 yards.  Malcolm Perry caught that pass.

Owen White has 2 punts averaging 35.5 yards.

DJ Palmore and Hudson Sullivan lead the Navy defense with 6 tackles each.

Army Notes - 

Kell Walker and Darnell Woolfolk have 40 and 39 yards rushing respectively.  Ahmad Bradshaw has the team’s only rushing TD.

Army has not attempted a pass in the game.

Nick Schrage has 3 punts averaging 31.7 yards.

Cole Christiansen and James Nachtigal each have 6 tackles for Army.

Comparisons - 

Navy has outgained Army 170-109

Navy has 7 first downs, Army has 6

Navy leads the time of possession battle, 15:36-14:24

Army is 1-5 on 3rd down conversions, Navy is 1-6

Both teams are 1-1 on 4th down conversions

Each team has 1 penalty - Navy for 10 yards and Army for 5 yards

Second Quarter - 

4:29 - Army carries the ball one time and time expires with Navy leading Army at the half, 10-7.

4:27 - Navy punts on fourth down and the ball rolls just across the goal line with 9 seconds remaining.  Army gets the ball at their 20 yard line.

4:25 - Navy takes a timeout with 0:16 seconds left in the half facing a 4th and 2 on the Army 45.

4:23 - On a 4th down, Navy gets Army to jump offsides for a first down.

4:20 - Chris High has 4 carries in the game for Navy today.  Anthony Gargiulo doesn’t have a carry yet.

4:19 - Perry carries again for 9 on Navy’s first play of the drive.  Perry has 139 yards rushing in the game.

4:18 - Army punts on their second consecutive drive.  The ball goes out of bounds at the Navy 20 with 5:22 remaining in the half.

4:16 - Darnell Wolfolk carries the ball 10 yards for Army to the 47.

4:11 - On third down, Navy attempted a trick pass from Craig Scott to Malcolm Perry that fell incomplete.  Navy was forced to punt and the ball was downed at the Army 37.

4:06 - Zach Abey back in at QB for Navy and Perry moves to the slot back position.

4:03 - Navy forces a three and out for Army.  The punt is fair caught at the Navy 33.

4:01 - Army has a first and ten from their 20 yard line.

3:56 - Malcolm Perry breaks a 68 yard TD run to give Navy a 10-7 lead over the Black Knights.  Navy’s scoring drive was 3-74-1:32.  Perry has 130 yards on 11 carries so far in today’s game.  The TD was Perry’s 9th of the season.

3:53 - The 8 members of the field crew operating snow blowers during timeouts deserve some kind of award for their efforts today.

3:50 - Army is forced to punt on their second series.  The punt travels 26 yards to the Navy 26 where Navy will take over.

First Quarter - 

3:44 - That’s the end of the first quarter and Army leads Navy, 7-0 as the snow continues to fall here in Philadelphia. 

3:42 - Navy’s kickoff goes into the end zone and Army will start at their own 25.

3:37 - Bennett Moehring kicked a 28 yard field goal for Navy and Army now leads the Mids, 7-3 with 0:55 seconds left in the quarter.

3:35 - Navy is facing another 4th down at the Army 10.  The Mids take a timeout with 0:59 remaining in the quarter.  With all the running, this game is going very quickly.

3:32 - QB Zach Abey converts a 4th and 1 at the Army 20.  Perry comes back in at QB and carries the ball for 4 yards to the Army 15.

3:31 - Josh Walker takes the first non-Perry carry for 5 yards.

3:30 - Perry carries the ball again, this time for 19 yards to the Army 29.

3:29 - Malcolm Perry takes the first four carries for the Mids for 27 yards.

3:27 - Army kicks off to Navy and the Midshipmen will start on their won 25 yard line.  Malcolm Perry starts at QB for Navy.  He gains 9 yards on his first carry.

3:22 - Darnell Wolfolk carries the ball 3 yards for an Army TD.  Blake Wilson’s PAT is good and Army leads Navy 7-0 with 8:06 remaining in the first quarter.  Army’s scoring drive was 11 plays for 68 yards and the time of possession was 6:54.  The TD was Wilson’s 12th rushing TD this season.

3:21 - Walker carries the ball for an Army first down to the Navy 3 yard line.

3:21 - Army has a 4th and 1 on the Navy 5 yardline.

3:17 - Kell Walker carries the ball 33 yards for Army to the Navy 25 yard line.

3:15 - Surprisingly, Army runs on their first play for six yards.

3:14 - Bennett Moehring kicks off for the Midshipmen and Army will start at their own 32.

3:11 - The snow blowers are on the field making the yardlines as visible as possible in this weather.

Pregame - 

3:08 - The teams have taken the field and we’re about 2 minutes from kickoff

3:04 - Secretary of State Tillerson flipped the coin.  Navy won the toss and deferred to the second half.  Army will get the ball first.

3:02 - With today’s poor weather conditions, the Golden Knights and Navy Leap Frogs will not be parachuting into the stadium.

2:56 - The teams are in their respective locker rooms and they are preparing for the invocation and National Anthem.

2:24 - Both teams are on the field for pregame warmups on a snowy Saturday afternoon.  The special uniforms for today’s game look awesome for both teams.

2:20 - Army and Navy face each other for the 118th time today at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.  The winner of today’s game will win the Commander-In-Chief’s trophy that is awarded to the service academy that wins the round robin competition during the year.  Navy beat Air Force in a 48-45 thriller in Annapolis on October 7.  Army defeated the Falcons 21-0 in Colorado Springs on November 4.

The Battle for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy - 2017

The CIC Trophy has been awarded to the winner of the football competition between Army, Navy, and Air Force since 1972.  When no clear cut winner prevails in a particular season, last year's winner retains the trophy for another year.  This scenario has played out four times - 1974, 1976, 1980, and 1993.  Navy has won the prestigious award 18 times including 10 of the past 14 years.  Air Force has taken the trophy home to Colorado Springs 21 times including winning the award 13 of 14 seasons between 1989 and 2002.  Army has earned the award six times with the last time in 1996.

With Army and Navy both defeating Air Force this season, the Army-Navy game on December 9 will decide the CIC winner.  The last time the Army-Navy game decided the CIC winner was 2012 when the Mids knocked off the Black Knights, 17-13.

This season's CIC head-to-head matchups take place in October, November, and December.

• October 7 - Navy 48, Air Force 45
• November 4 - Army 21, Air Force 0
• December 9 - Army vs. Navy in Philadelphia

Navy (6-4)

9/1 - at Florida Atlantic - W, 42-19
9/9 - Tulane - W, 23-21
9/23 - Cincinnati - W, 42-32
9/30 - at Tulsa - W, 31-21
10/7 - Air Force, W, 48-45
10/14 - at Memphis - L, 30-27
10/21 - UCF - L, 31-21
11/2 - at Temple - L, 34-26
11/11 - SMU - W, 43-40 (Navy becomes bowl eligible)
11/24 - at Notre Dame - L, 24-17
12/2 - at Houston - L, 24-21
12/9 - Army
12/28 - Virginia (Military Bowl)


Army (7-3)

9/1 - Fordham - W, 64-6
9/9 - Buffalo - W, 21-17
9/16 - at Ohio State - L, 38-7
9/23 - at Tulane - L, 21-17
9/30 - UTEP - W, 35-21
10/7 - at Rice - W, 49-12
10/14 - Eastern Michigan - W, 28-27
10/21 - Temple - W, 31-28 OT (Army becomes bowl eligible)
11/4 - at Air Force - W, 21-0
11/11 - Duke - W, 21-16
11/18 - at North Texas - L, 52-49
12/9 - Navy
12/23 - San Diego State (Armed Forces Bowl)


Air Force (4-7)

9/2 - VMI - W, 62-0
9/16 - at Michigan - L, 29-13
9/23 - San Diego State - L, 28-24
9/30 - at New Mexico - L, 56-38
10/7 - at Navy - L, 48-45
10/14 - UNLV - W, 34-30
10/20 - at Nevada - W, 45-42
10/28 - at Colorado State - W, 45-28
11/4 - Army - L, 21-0
11/11 - Wyoming - L, 28-14
11/18 - at Boise State - L, 44-19
11/25 - Utah State - W, 38-35

Navy 43 - SMU 40 - Final

4th quarter - 

7:09 - JR Osborn kicks an 18 yard FG as time expires to give Navy a 43-40 win over SMU. Navy’s scoring drive was 10-78-3:32.  The Midshipmen are now bowl eligible.

7:07 - Owen White will attempt the game winning field goal with 11 seconds.

7:01 - Gargiulo carries the ball again, this time 29 yards to the SMU 9.  Navy has a chance with 1:35 left in the game.  Gargiulo has 145 yards rushing in the game, his first career 100-yard game.

7:00 - Gargiulo carries the ball 21 yards to the SMU 38.

6:58 - SMU takes a timeout following a five yard loss on Navy’s last play.  The Mids have 2-15 on their own 27 with 2:36 left.

6:56 - Malcolm Perry is injured on the play and Garret Lewis is warming up on the sideline.  It doesn’t appear Perry will be back in the game.

6:54 - Navy returns the ball to their own 21 where they start 1st and 10.

6:48 - Hicks completes a 26 yard pass to Quinn down to the Navy 40 yard line.  Hicks then completes a 29 yard TD pass to Courtland.  The 2-point conversion was good, from Hicks to Quinn.  The score is now knotted at 40 with 3:32 left in the game.  The SMU scoring drive was 5-75-1:08.

6:44 - Navy is stopped again on 4th down and SMU takes over at their own 29 with 4:40 left in the game.  The Mids lead the Mustangs, 40-32.

6:39 - Navy has driven the ball into SMU territory on the ground.  The Mids have the ball at the SMU 33.

6:30 - SMU is forced to punt the back to Navy.  The Mids start at their own 27 following the 30-yard punt.

6:27 - Navy was held on a 4th down play at the SMU 45.  Navy was 3 for 3 prior to this attempt.  SMU takes over at their own 45 yard line trailing by 8 with 12:25 remaining in the game.

6:24 - Josh Brown carries the ball 15 yards for a Navy first down.

3rd quarter - 

6:19 - At the end of the 3rd quarter Navy leads SME, 40-32.

6:17 - The kickoff goes into the end zone and Navy starts at their own 25.

6:14 - Hicks completes a 17 yard TD pass to Proche.  There was a roughing the QB call that will be enforced on the kickoff.  SMU cuts into Navy’s lead, 40-32 with 1:21 left in the third quarter.

6:10 - Sean Williams is injured on a play that he is called for targeting.  He is helped off the field and ejected from the game.  He will be ineligible during the first half against Notre Dame.  SMU has the ball on the Navy 18.

6:04 - Perry scores from 1 yard out.  The 2 point attempt was no good.  The TD was Perry’s 4th of the game.  With 3:14 left in the 3rd quarter, Navy leads SMU 4-25.  Navy’s scoring drive was 7-60-4:05.

6:01 - Navy converts a 4th and 8 with a 24 yard run by Malcolm Perry to the SMU 5 yard line.  1st and goal Mids.

5:57 - Perry runs the ball 14 yards to the SMU 31.  Perry now has 211 rushing yards in the game.

5:56 - There were two penalties on the kickoff.  Navy will start at the SMU 45.

5:51 - Jones scores from 3 yards out.  With 7:19 remaining in the 3rd quarter, Navy leads SMU 34-25.  SMU’s scoring drive was 6-70-2:15.

5:49 - Hicks completes a 49 yard pass to Sutton down to the Navy 13.

5:45 - Navy is forced to punt following a 3 and out.  The 37 yard punt was downed on the SMU 30.

5:43 - Navy takes the kickoff to their own 28.

5:39 - Hicks completes a 14 yard TD pass to Courtland Sutton.  SMU cuts into Navy’s lead 34-18 with 11:37 remaining in the third quarter.  SMU’s scoring drive was 9-77-3:23.

5:37 - Hicks completes a 19 yard pass to Quinn to the Navy 33.

5:33 - SMU has driven the ball to their own 48 yard line. 

Halftime - 

Navy has performed in the first half like Navy fans expect.  Coach Niumatalolo and his staff seem to have the ship moving in the right direction following three straight losses.  The Mids have a nearly 6 minute time of possession advantage in the first half.

The Mids have 357 yards rushing in the first half.  They are averaging 346 yards per game - 2nd best in the nation.

The defense has given up only 77 total yards and forced 2 turnovers in the first half.  SMU had only 7 turnovers coming into the game.

Some first half stats worth noting - 

QB Malcolm Perry has 197 yards rushing on 15 carries along with 3 TDs.  This includes a 92 yard TD run that is the second longest in school history and a Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium record.  Ironically, Perry had a 91 yard TD run earlier in the season.

Fullbacks Anthony Gargiulo and Chris High have a combined 10 carries for 96 yards.

Micah Thomas has 3 tackles, .5 sacks, and an INT in the first half.

Owen White has 1 punt for 49 yards.
2nd Quarter - 

5:07 - The half ends with Navy leading SMU, 34-11.

5:00 - Brandon Colon takes a reverse and runs 26 yards to the SMU 2,  Chris High takes the next play into the end zone to give Navy a 34-11 lead with 0:19 left in the half.  The Mids scoring drive was 8-52-3:16.

4:53 - SMU is forced to punt from their own 21.  The ball is downed at the Navy 48 yard line with 3:35 left in the first half.

4:49 - Malcolm Perry carries the ball 92 yards for a Navy TD.  With 5:02 remaining in the half, Navy leads SMU 27-11.  Navy’s scoring drive was 1-92-0:13.  Perry’s 92 yard TD run is a stadium record and the second longest in school history.  Perry had a 91 yard TD run earlier in the season.

4:46 - Juan Haley made a huge hit on an open SMU receiver allowing the pass to be intercepted by Winn Howard.  Navy ball on their own 8.  SMU has 2 turnovers in the game and have only 7 turnovers coming into the game.

4:45 - Perry fumbles the snap and SMU recovers at the Navy 35.

4:42 - Hicks completes an 19 yard TD pass to Quinn.  The PAT was no good.  With 6:39 remaining in the half, Navy leads SMU 20-11.  SMU’s scoring drive was 6-76-2:45.

4:40 - Ben Hicks completes a 27 yard pass to James Proche.  On the next play Jones carries the ball 32 yards to the Navy 18. 

4:34 - Malcolm Perry with a 24 yard TD run to give Navy a 20-5 lead with 9:24 remaining in the half.  Navy’s scoring drive was 3-61-1:06.

4:32 - SMU has two personal fouls on the same play.  That hurts.  Navy has the ball 1st and 10 at the SMU 27 after the 30 yard walkoff by the officials.

4:28 - On a 3rd and 10, Josh Webb sacks Hicks and forces an SMU punt.  The 42 yard punt is downed at the Navy 39.

4:22 - Navy punts to the SMU 27 with 12:13 remaining in the half.

4:16 - On SMU’s next play Micah Thomas picks off an SMU trick play.  Navy has the ball on their own 16, 1st and 10.  Right now these two offenses are playing pitch and catch with the defenses.

4:10 - SMU has a 44 yard field goal blocked by DJ Palmore.  On Navy’s first play following the block, Malcolm Perry has his pass intercepted.  SMU takes over 1st and 10 at the Navy 34.

1st Quarter - 

4:06 - At the end of the 1st quarter, Navy leads SMU 13-5.

4:04 - on a 4th down play, Xavier Jones carries the ball 21 yards to the Navy 32 yard line.

4:02 - SMU returns the kickoff to their own 38 where they start 1st and 10.

3:57 - Perry calls his own number and scores from 3 yards out.  Navy’s PAT was blocked and SMU returns the ball gets 2 points.  With 2:35 left in the quarter, Navy leads SMU 13-5.  Navy’s scoring drive was 8-92-4:45.

3:56 - Perry carries the ball 19 yards to the SMU 3 yard line.

3:55 - Malcolm Perry carries the ball 20 yards to the SMU 23.

3:53 - Anthony Gargiulo carries the ball 44 yards in a third down play to the SMU 45.

3:51 - Navy had a personal foul on an illegal block on the return.  Navy starts at their own 8 yard line.

3:47 - Josh Williams converts a 44 yard FG.  With 7:20 remainingin the 1st quarter, Navy leads SMU, 7-3.  The SMU scoring drive was 9-42-2:21.

3:45 - SMU QB Ben Hicks completes a 12 yard pass to Troy Quin.  On the next play, Xavier Jones carries the ball 15 yards.  Hicks then completes a 10 yard pass to Cortland Sutton.  SMU has the ball at the Navy 27.

3:43 - SMU starts their opening drive at their own 31 yard line.

3:38 - On a 4th and 1, Josh Brown carries the ball 22 yards to the SMU 2.  On the next play, FB Anthony Gargiulo runs it in for a Navy TD.  With 9:41 remaining in the first quarter, Navy leads SMU, 7-0.  Navy’s scoring drive was 10-73-5:19.

3:36 - Navy is running the ball down the field and facing a 2nd and 8 on the SMU 32 yard line.  The fullbacks are getting a lot of work on this drive.

3:32 - Navy starts the game at their own 32 following Reggie Hayes’ 26 yard kickoff return.  Malcolm Perry will get the start at quarterback today for Navy.

Pregame - 

3:30 - Both teams are on the field and we are preparing for the kickoff.  Navy won the coin toss and elected to receive.

3:22 - The Navy seniors are making their way onto the field with their families.

3:20 - Two MV-22 Ospreys just completed the flyover following the National Anthem.

3:09 - The Brigade of Midshipmen have begun marching onto the field in one of the best traditions in college foootball.

3:02 - It’s a cold day here in Annapolis.  The temperature is 39 degrees.  It’s currently 67 degrees in Dallas.  We’ll have to wait and see if the cold temperatures have any impact in today’s game.

2:40 - Today’s game could be key in Navy receiving a bowl bid.  If the Mids should lose today, they travel to Notre Dame and then Houston.  Their next best chance for a win would be in the Army-Navy game and that won’t be an easy victory their either.

1:45 - Both teams have arrived at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and are slowly making their way to the field for warm-ups.

Preview - 

Today is Senior Day at Navy.  The Midshipmen will honor 34 seniors in a pregame ceremony before they play their final home game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium against visiting Southern Methodist University.

Navy comes into the game with a 5-3 record looking to become bowl eligible.  The Mids won their first five games of the season before dropping their last three.  The Mustangs come into the game with a 6-3 record, winning four of their last six games.

The Midshipmen boast the nation’s second best running attack, averaging 346.1 yards per game.  Navy is led by QB Zach Abey who leads the team in rushing (233-1202-13 TDs) and passing (25-60-717 6 TDs).  Sophomore Malcolm Perry is the second leading rusher and receiver for the Mids.  Perry has 3 rushing and 2 receiving TDs this season.  The team’s leading receiver is Tyler Carmona with 12 catches and 4 TDs.  Sean Williams and Micah Thomas lead the defense with 57 and 52 tackles respectively.

SMU brings the countries 13th best passing game to Annapolis.  The Mustangs average 315.8 yards per game through the air and 505 yards per game of total offense, good for 10th in the country.  Navy’s defense will be tested all day to contain the SMU offense.  The Mustangs are led by QB, Ben Hicks.  Hicks has thrown for 2588 yards and 20 TDs this season.  Xavier Jones leads the running attack with 700 yards and 6 TDs on the ground.  Hicks’ top target is Trey Quinn who has 90 receptions and 7 TDs.  SMU takes care of the football with only 7 turnovers this season.  Navy has turned the ball over an uncharacteristic 15 times.
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